Who Is The Next Celebrity Judge In The San Diego Mega Star Competition?

For Immediate Release

September 24, 2007

Who is the next Celebrity Judge in
the San Diego Mega Star Competition?

Mario Lopez and Emily Osment kick off Round 1!

San Diego, CA (9/24/07) - Mario Lopez (from ABC's "Dancing with the Stars") and Emily Osment (from Disney's "Hannah Montana") were on hand with Council member and Mother Goose Parade President Jillian Hanson-Cox, for the kick off of Hanson-Cox's 1st Annual San Diego Mega Star competition, Round 1! Also joining the celebrities, were Los Angeles agent Janna Joos of International Celebrity Images, rising singing sensation, Ashley E, and Pussycat Doll's reality series songstress, Jenna Artzer and Monica Zech rounded out the team as Master of Ceremonies.

"The level of competition was astounding," said Hanson-Cox of the event, "it was a powerful reminder of the extraordinary scope of talent we have here, in our own back yard, selecting only one individual is going to be the most difficult task we have yet to face. The Mother Goose Parade is having an all-star, celebrity show this year and I am proud to know that whomever we select as the San Diego Mega Star, will fit in perfectly."

The San Diego Mega Star competition was created to discover and promote San Diego county singing talent. The competition consists of five rounds of competition, in two categories: youth (5yrs - 17yrs) and adult (18yrs and older). One Mega Star (winner) will be selected from each category and will perform live on November 18, 2007 on the Main Stage for the El Cajon Mother Goose Parade; one of the largest and oldest televised parades in North America. The Mega Star will walk the red carpet, do the interviews and even arrive in a limo!

Having already drawn the attention of Los Angeles talent scouts, Hanson-Cox is excited and hopeful that one of the Mega Star contestants will be discovered by San Diego's northern neighbors, Hollywood.

With throngs of fans lining up for a photo opportunity with their favorite celebrity, the big question on everyone's lips... who will be the next Mega Star celebrity judges this coming Saturday, September 29? "Let's just say, they are amazing and everyone knows them," said a smiling Hanson-Cox, refusing to let the cat out of the bag too early!

For more on the Mother Goose Parade, Dinner With The Stars, San Diego Mega Star, American Mega Star, Deputy Mayor Jillian Hanson-Cox, and all the associated events and/or to acquire press credentials, please contact:
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10 Reasons Kids Will Flip for San Diego County's Mother Goose Parade

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

10 Reasons Kids Will Flip for San Diego County's
Mother Goose Parade

Star studded parade hopes to attract families from Southern California and beyond!

Hollywood, CA (09/12/07) - On November 18, 2007 some of televisions biggest teen stars will be descending on the town of El Cajon, California; a 20 minute drive from San Diego and and only 90 minutes from Los Angeles.

"High School Musical" mega star, Corbin Bleu will kick off the parade as the Grand Marshall, alongside Honorary Grand Marshall, "Chips" icon, Erik Estrada.

The entertainment will kick off at 11:00am on Main Street, with a pre-show concert by Richie Kotzen. Regarded as one of the top 50 guitarists in the world, Kotzen's career includes fronting the world renowned rock groups "Poison" and "Mr. Big", his new album is currently soaring to the top of the international charts.

Rolling into the pre-show, "American Idol" stunner Katharine McPhee; top pop singer Jesse McCartney and MySpace.com celebrity chanteuse Chantelle Paige will each take the mic with live performances.

On the floats, the audience will be able to see more of their favorite stars including Nickelodeon's Drake Bell of the "Drake & Josh" show; Disney's "Cory In The House" and "That's So Raven" star Kyle Massey; Emily Osment of Disney's "Hannah Montana"; Devon Werkheiser of Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified" and Ricky Ullman of Nickelodeon's "Phil of the Future".

"Parades are an essential part of American tradition, and we wanted to bring it back to the kids, making it fun and interesting for them," said El Cajon Council Member Jillian Hanson-Cox, President of the Mother Goose Parade Association, "we are hoping this is going to be our biggest year yet."

The Mother Goose Parade, (www.MotherGooseParade.com) in it's 61st year, is an integral part of El Cajon and the City's history. Over the years the parade has touted some of entertainment's biggest stars as it's Grand Marshall, including Disney's Mickey Mouse, Warner Brother's Bugs Bunny, Fox's Bart Simpson!

For more on the Mother Goose Parade, Dinner With The Stars, San Diego Mega Star, American Mega Star, Deputy Mayor Jillian Hanson-Cox, and all the associated events and/or to acquire press credentials, please contact:
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(310) 860-7774 Tel
media@ppmg.info
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Save The Date: San Diego County's Mother Goose Parade Nov 18th!

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Contact: Media Relations
Popular Press Media Group (PPMG)
Tel: (310) 860-7774
Fax: (310) 388-0784
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SAVE THE DATE: November 18th

San Diego County's
Mother Goose Parade
in El Cajon

Star studded parade hopes to attract families from Southern California and beyond with their star-studded slate!

WHAT: 61st Annual Mother Goose Parade - an all star event!

WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2007
Media Check-in Greenroom: 9:00am
Pre-show Concert: 11:00am
Pre-show: 12:00pm
Parade Kick-off: 12:30pm
After Party: 2:30pm

WHERE: Main Street, El Cajon, CA
20 minutes East of San Diego
90 minutes South of Los Angeles (I5 to I805 to I8)

WHO: Corbin Bleu, Disney's "High School Musical"(Parade Grand Marshall)
Drake Bell, Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh"
Kyle Massey, Disney's "Cory In The House" & "That's So Raven"
Emily Osment, Disney's "Hannah Montana"
Devon Werkheiser, Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified"
Ricky Ullman, Nickelodeon's "Phil of the Future"
Jesse McCartney
Katharine McPhee, American Idol
Richie Kotzen, solo artist, opened for Rolling Stones, former lead
guitarist for "Poison"
Erik Estrada (Honorary Grand Marshall)

... more celebrities are being confirmed, watch for updates!

MEDIA & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
Interviews with all talent, officials and dignitaries in
Greenroom and on red carpet.
Event coverage.

All media must be credentialled. Badges issued in advance with letter of confirmation.
Media@PPMG.info
Tel: (310) 860-7774

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